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Forever grateful to Alan for being Brett's Blue & Gold Officer at Sebring High School. He was vital to Brett realizing his dream to become a Naval Aviator and Officer. Brett always mentioned and recognized Alan at every one of his Change of Command speeches and at his retirement speech -- and Alan was always present. Beaming with pride. May they both continue to serve the Lord's Heavenly Armies, now shoulder-to-shoulder. My heartfelt condolences to Linda and Lisa.

Sylvia Pierson

September 03, 2025 | Andover, KS | Friend

Alan was a wonderful person and a great friend, we will greatly miss him.

Herman & Jan Hensley

September 01, 2025 | Naples, FL | Friend

Until We Meet Again Fly High with The Angels. My Dearest Condolences To The Family.

Jennifer Fiedler

August 24, 2025 | Avon Park, FL | Friend

Mr Kent was a truly gifted and committed teacher. He wanted everyone to do well and to believe that they COULD do well, and therefore to enjoy learning. When I was struggling after moving from a very different school system in another country, his class was a bright spot where I felt belonging and his encouragement meant everything to me. I've loved algebra ever since :). Rest well Mr. Kent.

Juliet Hill

August 16, 2025 | Student

A great man and coworker for many years. Fly high with all the angels.

Nancy Bates

August 15, 2025 | Sebring | Coworker

Alan was a great friend. We volunteered to drive school bus for different sports and clubs too. He always had a smile on his face and a book in his hand to read. Rest in peace, my friend until we meet again.

Kenny Palmerton

August 15, 2025 | Sebring, FL | Friend

I first met Al Kent in 1966, at what was then, the Junior College of Broward County. I was a print journalist and he was involved in the weekly JCBC radio program, broadcast over WWIL (which became WSRF) every Sunday. My friendship with Al gradually got me involved in the radio productions. That involvement led directly to my opportunity to gain radio media accreditation to cover the Apollo program at The Cape.

I had discovered, in high school, that my poor math skills would...

Edward Dempsey

August 13, 2025 | Middletown, MD | Friend

Mr. Kent will be truly missed. He was my favorite teacher in high school. He genuinely cared about all of his students and always treated us with respect. 40 years later I would see him and his beautiful bride at Dee’s and he was still the same man, except maybe funnier. My thoughts and prayers are with his family and everybody whom life he touched.

Stephanie Whitmire

August 13, 2025 | Student

Mr. Kent was a great teacher. Thanks for all your service to our community. That was the 1st and only class in high school i got thrown out of. It taught me a lesson. My condolences to your family

Andrea Mathis

August 13, 2025 | Sebring, FL | Student

Alan's Obituary

Alan Kent, age 78, passed away on Friday, August 8, 2025 in Sebring, Florida surrounded by family. He was born on May 20, 1947 in Melrose Park, Illinois to Walter and Jean (Regdos) Kent. The family moved to Ft. Lauderdale, Florida in 1953. He married Linda Chapman in 1967. They moved to Sebring in 1976, and he worked as a math educator with most of this career in service at Sebring High School. He also served as an officer of the Navy full time for five years active duty. Alan continued his service to his country by completing his career with the Navy, serving in the Reserves, and retiring as a Lieutenant Commander. Alan’s third career was his business Kent’s Tax Service. He was driven by service to his country and his community. After Alan retired, he continued to serve the students of Highlands County by donating his time to drive a school bus for various field trips, enabling many amazing learning opportunities for students. He also volunteered to drive a golf cart at Advent Health to transport patients as well as visitors. In addition to all of this, he volunteered his time to drive the DAV Van for Veterans to have free transportation from Highlands County to Bay Pines Medical Facilities. Alan was a member of First Baptist Church for 49 years and served as a Deacon. Alan was driven by love for his family, love for God, love for his country, and love for his community.

Alan loved good books and time with family and friends. His steady encouragement and warm humor touched students, colleagues, and neighbors alike.

Alan is survived by his loving wife of 56 years, Linda Kent. He is survived by his daughters, Lisa Branca (James, Sr.) and Lana DeLaney (Derek); grandchildren James Branca, Jr. (Haven) and Megan DeLaney; great grandchild, Mark Branca; and sister Debra (Hugh) Donahue. He was preceded in death by his father (Walter), mother (Jean), and son (Peter James).

Visitation will be held at First Baptist Church on Saturday, August 16, 2025, beginning at 2:00 p.m., followed by a funeral service at 3:00 p.m. A private interment will be in Sarasota National Cemetery. He will be deeply missed and lovingly remembered. If you would like to make a donation in Alan Kent’s name, his favorite charities are Tunnel to Towers Foundation and Gideons International.

Arrangements entrusted to:Stephenson-Nelson Funeral HomeSebring, FloridaOnline condolences may be left atwww.stephensonnelsonfh.com

Alan Walter Kent

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